The Highland Gentleman's Wardrobe

**Mudge** · 16th July 13, 09:13 AM

I just came across this website and thought I would share it with the rabble: http://www.houseoflabhran.com/.

Enjoy!

**CameronCat** · 16th July 13, 01:18 PM

Hmmm. Thanks for the link. I spent some time on the site looking around. It does pass my initial "smell" test...the language and presentation are acceptable for UK or North America so it is unlikely to be a come-on Asian site (although that can certainly be fudged...) But speaking only for myself, I don't think I'll be dealing with these folks; here's why:

Mainly, it doesn't pass my personal "Legit Commerce" test. Nowhere is a physical address or tel. no. shown; thus, I have no way of gaining insight into who or where the company is nor how an inquiry (or complaint) might be handled outside of e-mail. Some sniffing around turned up the fact that the contact e-mail addresses are GoogleMail.com. Perhaps too small or too cheap to buy a domain name? In this day and age -- really?

Additionally, things may not be "what it says on the can." For example, on the belt buckle page, I noticed a graphic at the top showing many many buckles. So what's on offer?-- only three; all different in detail but similar in overall appearance.

My opinion only, but I'm thinking this vendor may be just a "repackager" who stocks nothing and simply buys your ordered goods from other suppliers. Informed opinion from others will be appreciated.

JT

**Jock Scot** · 16th July 13, 01:25 PM

OK chaps there is absolutely no reason to be cautious, this site is 100% kosher. Tim--bratach1---- is/was a member here and is based in Aberlour on Speyside , Scotland. There are many members that have dealt with this firm quite satisfactoraly.Have no fears here.

**Domehead** · 16th July 13, 01:37 PM

Thank you, Jock.

My Haggart's tweed Argyll and waistcoat were made by Timothy.
Absolute brilliant stuff, first rate full stop.
If you dig around you can find some pictures of me in them on here:
Lakeside Piobaireachd on page 2 Show us your pics thread.

Slainte,
Domehead

**davidlpope** · 16th July 13, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

OK chaps there is absolutely no reason to be cautious, this site is 100% kosher. Tim--bratach1---- is/was a member here and is based in Aberlour on Speyside , Scotland. There are many members that have dealt with this firm quite satisfactoraly.Have no fears here.

Agreed. If you want the real deal, including vintage items, then House of Labhran is a good option. I've purchased several vintage sporrans from him and have been quite pleased.

**gwynng** · 16th July 13, 03:29 PM

The prices seem a little high to me to be Asian/Pakistani manufacture. Not seeing any of the unbelievably low prices you often do on the South Asian sites.

**mookien** · 16th July 13, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

... There are many members that have dealt with this firm quite satisfactoraly.Have no fears here.

I am one of the House of Labhran's satisfied customers. I have purchased a good number of items from Tim and they have always been of good quality and "as advertised". He is a good businessman - responsive, communicative, easy to work with, and will go to extra lengths to make sure the customer is happy - kind of like a British Rocky.

I highly recommend his "shop".

**Pipersson** · 16th July 13, 04:06 PM

I thought House of Labhran is one of the well known premier companies....

**davidlpope** · 16th July 13, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by gwynng

The prices seem a little high to me to be Asian/Pakistani manufacture. Not seeing any of the unbelievably low prices you often do on the South Asian sites.

It's not Asian/Pakistani manufacture. It's high quality products supplied by a Scotsman, Timothy Niall-Harris.